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... for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the...
... for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the...
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...Memory Card Format 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 Mouse utility 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 Fn-esse 161 Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA... Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 ...
...Memory Card Format 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 Mouse utility 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 Fn-esse 161 Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA... Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 ...
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Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before adding external ...
Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before adding external ...
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... Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 NOTE If you are ... must be completed by double-clicking the icon on page 46. Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer restarts automatically. NOTE To register online, you click the final screen,...
... Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 NOTE If you are ... must be completed by double-clicking the icon on page 46. Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer restarts automatically. NOTE To register online, you click the final screen,...
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... on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page...
... on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page...
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...3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the power button and the on/off light ...on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com....
...3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you turn off the power again until the power button and the on/off light ...on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the system indicator panel glow blue-about one second. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com....
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... Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that came with the computer's power...
... Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that came with the computer's power...
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... computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel...
... computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel...
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58 Getting Started Adding memory Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. Sample removing the memory slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
58 Getting Started Adding memory Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. Sample removing the memory slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
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... into the socket 11 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to ...touch its pin connector on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 10 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is lined up . Sample aligning the...
... into the socket 11 Check that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you insert into place. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to ...touch its pin connector on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 10 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the module is lined up . Sample aligning the...
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... connector until the clips snap into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. For information on inserting the battery, see "...Changing batteries" on either side of the memory module will click to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect ...
... connector until the clips snap into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. For information on inserting the battery, see "...Changing batteries" on either side of the memory module will click to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect ...
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...as described in Standby mode. You can damage the computer and the device. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the... cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The computer could hang up when you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in memory will not be lost. Getting Started Adding memory 61 You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
...as described in Standby mode. You can damage the computer and the device. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the... cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The computer could hang up when you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in memory will not be lost. Getting Started Adding memory 61 You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
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... properly, as described in step of "Adding memory" starting on page 55. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 5 Turn... the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4...
... properly, as described in step of "Adding memory" starting on page 55. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 5 Turn... the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4...
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... the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off for a while...
... the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off for a while...
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... that can be activated. Your work frequently. See "Saving your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
... that can be activated. Your work frequently. See "Saving your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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...and battery power than restoring it first saves the current mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. When you start it . 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to maintain the ...saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Starting again after Shut down completely, but it from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down To start the computer up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system...
...and battery power than restoring it first saves the current mode of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. When you start it . 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to maintain the ...saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Starting again after Shut down completely, but it from memory. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down To start the computer up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system...
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... restarting from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files you were using. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it again by closing the display panel, you can start...
... restarting from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files you were using. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it again by closing the display panel, you can start...
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Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery ...
Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to store your computer's configuration settings. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery ...
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... disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may be equipped with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot, which supports the use the drag-and-drop feature of Memory StickTM or Memory StickTM PRO media, Secure DigitalTM (SDTM) Cards, or xD-Picture Cards. Others, such as you install them.
... disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may be equipped with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot, which supports the use the drag-and-drop feature of Memory StickTM or Memory StickTM PRO media, Secure DigitalTM (SDTM) Cards, or xD-Picture Cards. Others, such as you install them.
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143 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional) Sample inserting media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to static electricity, which can destroy data. Removing media 1 ...
143 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional) Sample inserting media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to static electricity, which can destroy data. Removing media 1 ...